When the Eagles and Lions face off Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field, it will be with both teams as clear Super Bowl contenders, with each looking to make a statement.

And that'll be a first in the history of the matchup.

The Eagles and Lions have had their ups and downs through the years – a lot more downs for the Lions – and some fond memories and moments for Eagles fans to look back on.

Sunday night, though, will be something totally new, and potentially defining in the true trajectory of the Eagles for this season.

But before then, a look back...

New beginnings

2022 Week 1

Ford Field erupted before the kickoff that day, as Detroit finally had hope that the Lions were about to turn a corner under Dan Campbell.

The Eagles, under Nick Sirianni in Year 2, got A.J. Brown in th

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